Reno
Ecosystem Overview
The Reno ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in washoe county, nevada, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 16 washoe county County natural areas, placing it in the 88th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Lophodytes cucullatus
Hooded Merganser
Mergus merganser
goosander
Asclepias fascicularis
Mexican milkweed
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Asclepias speciosa
showy milkweed
Colaptes auratus
common flicker
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Spinus psaltria
lesser goldfinch
Podiceps nigricollis
black-necked grebe
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Setophaga coronata
Myrtle Warbler
Mareca americana
American Wigeon
Fulica americana
American Coot
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Renowithin Washoe County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.